PPC sat down with Curtis Tankersley, owner of Just Add Paint! of Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania to find out what he has learned on the job.
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The First Paint Revolution
Tracking the origins of ready-mixed paint, and how it forever changed the way painters work. Continue reading The First Paint Revolution
The 5 Worst Painting Mistakes You Should Never Make
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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World’s Largest Theater Restoration Project: Teamwork Required!
Behold the rejuvenated State Theatre. Part of the final phase of a major entertainment complex restoration in downtown Cleveland, the repaint of the historic 3,193-seat theater was a collaborative effort of the Playhouse Square Foundation and two experienced contracting firms.
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Breathe Easier: The Pro Painter’s Guide to Respirators
By Jason T. Lunn & Rebecca L. Schumann
We know. You’re anxious to get the job done. You’re busy. And wearing a respirator is not your first priority.
But stop, breathe and think for a minute. Continue reading Breathe Easier: The Pro Painter’s Guide to Respirators
Respirator Selection: What to Use in 5 Common Scenarios
By Jason T. Lunn & Rebecca L. Schumann
Let’s look at what type of respirator would typically be used in a few common painting scenarios. Continue reading Respirator Selection: What to Use in 5 Common Scenarios
3 Keys to Generating More Word-of-Mouth Advertising
By Al Pirozzoli
Companies invest untold billions in every form of marketing imaginable. Although much of it is effective, there is one form that tops all the others. For effectiveness and results, referrals are second to none. Continue reading 3 Keys to Generating More Word-of-Mouth Advertising
4 Steps to Becoming a More Inspiring Leader
Habits can be a trap for people in leadership positions. As leaders, they should provide a compelling vision that inspires those around them. Instead, many of them lapse into automatic and mindless thinking. And that can affect every decision they make – and the actions of the people who report to them. Continue reading 4 Steps to Becoming a More Inspiring Leader
2016 New Product Guide
From a breakthrough coating with the power to kill bacteria to an extreme bonding primer to true washable flats, innovation is in the air (and on the wall). These new products will help make your job easier in 2016. Continue reading 2016 New Product Guide
How to Beat Moisture on Concrete Block
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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How To Paint Unfinished, Discolored Drywall
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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What’s the Best Trim and Stair Paint for Dog Owners?
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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Color of the Year: The Perfect Multi-Purpose Neutral
A hue symbolic of new beginnings, Alabaster (SW 7008) provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief, says Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing. “Alabaster is neither stark nor overly warm, but rather an understated and alluring hue of white.” Continue reading Color of the Year: The Perfect Multi-Purpose Neutral
Contractor Q&A: Ed Stiefel
Owner of Preferred Painters in Lake Worth, Florida, Ed Stiefel has been working as a professional painting contractor since 2004.
The biggest challenge of running my own company is…
National Painting Week: Join Paint Pros Helping Out
Painting contractors are invited to lend their professional expertise in celebration of Sherwin-Williams’ 5th annual National Painting Week, set for May 22-30, 2016. Continue reading National Painting Week: Join Paint Pros Helping Out
5 Ways ColorSnap Will Make Choosing Color Easier
Helping your customers choose color just got easier, thanks to the latest innovation from Sherwin-Williams. ColorSnap® is the most comprehensive, integrated color selection system the company has ever offered. Here are five ways the new system will help you and your customers make more confident and efficient paint color selections.
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How to Paint Previously Varnished Kitchen Cabinets
Answers to pro painters’ most pressing questions by Rick Watson
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